German Conversation · Level 26
90 words
German word
Mörder
Pronunciation
IPA/ˈmœʁdɐ/
Meaning
- masculine nounmurderer
Example
Man hat den Mörder gestern identifiziert.
The murderer was identified yesterday.
More examples
Der verurteilte Mörder sagte vor Gericht nichts.
The convicted murderer said nothing in court.
Core concept
A human killer linked to an intentional killing rather than an accidental death.
Common phrases
der festgenommene Mörder
the arrested murderer
der verurteilte Mörder
the convicted murderer
der angebliche Mörder
the alleged murderer
Similar words
Täter: A person who committed a crime or offense.
Tatverdächtiger: A person suspected of committing a crime.
Killer: An informal term for a brutal murderer.
Verbrecher: A person who has committed a crime punishable by law.
Definition in German
Eine Person, die absichtlich einen anderen Menschen tötet.
Word origin
The noun Mörder derives from the Germanic noun Mord by adding the agent suffix -er, a common way to form person nouns in German.
Usage tips
- In cautious reporting, mutmaßlicher Mörder means alleged murderer and avoids presenting an unconfirmed accusation as fact.